SALISBURY, N.C. — The adoptive parents of missing teen Erica Parsons did not appear in court for a custody hearing involving their two youngest children. Β The case was continued. Β
Officials say Casey Parsons is currently in the emergency department at the Wake Forest University Baptist Hospital. Β There is no word on why she is at the hospital. Β
The children’s grandmother, Janet Stone, will continue to have temporary custody until a judge makes a final decision in the case. Β
Both of the Parsons were convicted on federal fraud charges and face sentencing in February. Β They are accused of receiving government funding for Erica while she was missing. Β
Erica was first reported missing in July of 2013 but no one has actually seen her since 2012. Β Police have repeatedly said they believe the Parsons are lying about Erica, who allegedly went to live with a grandmother named ‘Nan’ in Asheville. Β Police say that Nan does not exist.Β
There is no word on a new date for the custody hearing.
